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FDA Okays Maintenance Therapy for Ovarian Cancer
Olaparib tablets (Lynparza) approved as a maintenance treatment for patients with ovarian, fallopian, or primary peritoneal cancer.
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Besponsa Approved for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
FDA approves inotuzumab ozogamicin for relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor ALL.
FDA Approves Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Drug
Inotuzumab ozogamicin (Besponsa) granted FDA approval to treat relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Opportunities and Challenges for Biosimilars in the United States
There remain significant issues for biosimilars to impact the drug market in the United States.
How Lessons Learned in Europe, With Generics Could Help Implement Biosimilars in the US
Biosimilar uptake in the United States still faces significant challenges.
How Will Value-Based Contracts Influence the Pharmaceutical Industry?
Value-based care allows pharmaceutical manufacturers to focus on quality of quantity.
Cosentyx Plateaus as Non-TNF Agents Prepare to Dominate in Psoriatic Arthritis
Research finds that a robust pipeline of PsA agents will put pressure on Cosentyx.
Does the FDA Accelerated Approval Designation Help Patients?
A significant number of drugs granted accelerated approval did not complete post-approval studies.
Food Preservatives May Encourage Obesity
Common chemicals in food may disrupt satiety signals that can cause overeating and obesity.
BioMarin to Include Additional Phase 3 Trial for Hemophilia A Gene Therapy
Phase 3 program to examine novel gene therapy that treats the cause of hemophilia A.
Global Burden of Disease: Asthma and COPD
The prevalence of lung conditions worldwide has increased, despite the overall decrease in the prevalence and death rates for asthma between 1990 and 2015, according to the results of the 2015 Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study.
Novel PET Tracer for Prostate Cancer Shows Promise
Study is the first to provide evidence that proton-coupled amino acid transporters can be elevated in prostate cancer.
Social, Economic Disadvantages During Childhood May Influence Heart Disease Risk
Carotid artery thickness in children possibly linked to social and economic disadvantages.
Majority of Insurance Coverage Denials for Pediatric Proton Therapy Approved on Appeal
Age and tumor type most associated with initial insurance denial of cancer treatment, study finds.
Insulin-Producing Cells Created from Skin Cells May Cure Diabetes
Transplanting insulin-producing cells under the skin of patients with diabetes shows promise.
Trending News Today: DNA Tests for Genetic Predisposition of Diseases Does Not Change Health Habits
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: ACA Subsidies to Continue This Month
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
What Role Do Essential Genes Play in Cancer Immunotherapy Success?
Gene editing tool reveals why some patients with cancer fail to respond to immunotherapy.
More Evidence Needed to Support Medical Marijuana for PTSD, Chronic Pain
Low-strength evidence shows cannabis may alleviate neuropathic pain, but evidence of benefits in other populations was insufficient.
Using the Patient Care Process in the Community: Patient-Oriented Care
Community pharmacists are valuable health care providers given their accessibility and distribution throughout the community, extended hours of operation, and clinical knowledge.
Cannabis for Patients with Chronic Pain, PTSD: More Evidence Needed
Researchers continue to search for evidence regarding the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes.
Top 10 Specialty Cancer Drug Approvals of 2017
Several breakthrough cancer drugs were approved in the first half of 2017.
Senate Legislation Pushes for Lower Drug Costs for Seniors
The Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act would use the weight of Medicare to lower drug costs.
Almonds May Improve Cholesterol Levels
Daily consumption of almonds may increase HDL cholesterol levels.
Influenza Triggers Relapse in Multiple Sclerosis
Upper respiratory infections cause immune cells to travel to the brain, prompting multiple sclerosis to relapse.
Stress Gene Enhances Treatment-Exacerbated Breast Cancer Metastasis
In some cases, chemotherapy can spur cancer cells to spread to other parts of the body.
Aggressively Lowering Blood Pressure Poses Danger to Older Patients
Elderly patients may experience more falls and blackouts with aggressive blood pressure management.
Paclitaxel May Drive Breast Cancer Metastasis
Paclitaxel chemotherapy may turn on a stress gene that allows cancer cells to escape from the primary tumor.
Androgen Receptors Amplify Breast Tumor Progression in Obese Rats
The receptor helps drive estrogen-receptor positive mammary tumor progression in low estrogen environments.
Implanted Device That Delivers Stem Cell Derived-Islet Cells Effective for Diabetes
Implanted device expected to provide an easy and effective treatment for patients with high-risk type 1 diabetes.